Southtowns Record

TBA04.13.2026AgendaPacket

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Apr 13, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight

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Same meeting

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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM  DRAFT TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS
1250 Union Road  Minutes - Meeting # 2026-06
West Seneca, NY 14224  March 23, 2026

- Kylie received an email from Code Enforcement about the Zoning Board of Appeals process and
she may pursue the matter if she chooses

Councilmember Breidenstein provided an update on the public comment pilot:
- 40 comments were received prior to tonight's meeting
- All but one regarding water pressure has been addressed, noting the Town Board is awaiting
guidance from ECWA
- Approximately 8 comments were made at this meeting
- The Recreation Commission determined that naming 3 parks after veterans was appropriate and
are still pursuing this endeavor
- The budgetary line was increased significantly for the 250th and 175th celebrations tentatively
scheduled for September 12th - "A More Perfect Union on Union" is the theme with a car show, a
second night of fireworks, and beautification around the main Town Hall campus. Other ideas are
being considered.

COMMUNICATIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
Chief Cosgrove
- Alternate arm patches reflecting the 175th anniversary of the town have been approved for all
Police Officers

Councilmember Breidenstein
- Thanked the Code Enforcement Office for their quick response regarding reported concerns about a
particular property

Supervisor Dickson
- Within a few weeks, work will begin at the old Seneca Mall Site in preparation for further
construction
- The Southgate Plaza will be making a significant announcement within the next few weeks
- The Code Enforcement and Police Departments are addressing a parking problem on Knox Avenue

Councilmember Piekarec
- The Erie County Fire Service Association presented David Klawitter with a Lifetime Achievement
Award for his over 50 years of service to Vigilant Fire Compnay
- Congratulated the West Seneca Lions Club on their successful fundraiser
- Congratulated Lieutenant Szmania and Officer Daley for their many years of service to the town
- Upcoming Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is on Wednesday
- The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th at the Bandshell
- Happy Easter and Happy Dingus Day

Town Attorney Trapp
- There is a reference to a one-year time frame in the avoidable alarms, but will clarify this for the
public hearing

Town Clerk Newton
- Expressed her gratitude to Donna Ferron, she will be greatly missed

Deputy Supervisor Greenan

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